New Mom’s Breakfast New moms (newborns to pre-crawlers) are invited to join in a monthly breakfast. Share tips, seek advise and meet other new moms. First Tues. of the month from 10-11:30am. Applebee’s on Vesey St.
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New York Unearthed Go behind the scenes and visit New York Unearthed, the Museum’s urban archaeology center, rarely open to the general public. Take a guided tour and experience New York’s colorful history through archaeological remains recovered from beneath the city streets. Sat., Nov. 11 from 1-3pm. $12, $10 members. Reservations required. 212-748-8786.

Book Talk New York poet Walt Whitman spent much of his career writing poetry that promoted and celebrated itself and its writer. David Haven Blake, author of “Walt Whitman and the Culture of American Celebrity,” will provide a history of the rise of celebrity culture in light of Whitman’s life. Thurs., Nov. 16 at 7pm. Melville Gallery, 213 Water St., bet Fulton & Beekman Sts. Free, $5 suggested donation. 212-748-8568.

Free Fridays A free evening of arts and cultural programming on the third Friday of every month. Visit the Museum galleries during special extended hours from 5-9pm. Admission is free during these hours. This month’s theme is New York Harvest. Fri., Nov. 17 from 5-9pm. From 5-8pm, celebrate Native American culture and explore the art form of “dream catchers” then make one to take home. At 6 & 8pm, take a guided tour of the exhibition “Soundings.” Schermerhorn Row, 12 Fulton St., bet South & Front Sts.
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Trees of Knowing An exhibition of art, photographs and writing on the theme of trees by children from the East Village Community School. Continues thru Dec. 29.
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ApexArt
291 Church St. • 212-431-5270 • www.apexart.org

Phantom Captain Art and Crowdsourcing with works by Jeff Howe, Miranda July, Allison Wiese and others. Continues thru Nov. 25. Lecture with Jeff Howe on Wed., Nov. 15 at 6:30pm on the rise of crowdsourcing, a term used to describe corporate outsourcing to amateurs.
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Eleanore Mikus Exhibition features works by the artist, who has been largely missed by history. View drawings and paintings including “Tablets” from the early 1960s and later folded paper works. Continues thru Feb. 10.

Christine Taylor Patten: Micro/Macro Selected works from a series of over 2,000 one-inch crow quill and ink drawings on three-inch paper will be exhibited along with one seven by twenty-four foot drawing. Opening reception is Fri., Nov. 10 from 6-8pm. Continues thru Feb. 10.
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Painting the Metropolis View visions of Lower Manhattan by 19 contemporary artists including Patrick Antonelle, Ellen Bradshaw, John Silver and Jane Haher. The works reflect the inspiration the artists have received from their neighborhoods in the affordable warehouse spaces in Chinatown and lofts in Soho. Continues thru Nov. 30.
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Will Klemm: New Pastels Works feature imaginary places created from the artist’s own memories, emotions and feelings. Certain moods are evoked through light and hue. Continues thru Nov. 20.
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New York City Police Museum
100 Old Slip, bet Water & South Sts. • www.nycpolicemuseum.org • 212-480-3100

United Response: Commemorating 9/11 A photography exhibit of 55 images from the collections of the New York Police Department Photo Unit, “The New York Times” and the “New York Daily News” that highlights the heroism, courage and sacrifice, as well as the moments of generosity and kindness that took place after 9/11. Continues thru Jan. 13. Mon. - Sat., from 10am - 5pm. $5 adults, $3 seniors, $2 ages 6-18. Museum members, members of the NYPD and children under 6 are free.
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The New York Law School
47 Worth St.
Points of View Features the work of 6 representational painters. Continues thru Dec. 1.
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St. Paul’s Chapel
Broadway at Fulton St.

The Threads Project One World, One Cloth. “Some say the world is hanging by a thread. I say a thread is all we need.” In the aftermath of 9/11, weavers from around the world joined together to communally weave a world cloth using individual threads collected from tens of thousands of people from more than seventy countries. Thru Nov. 30.
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Synagogue for the Arts Gallery Space
49 White St. • 212-966-7141

Malcolm Mooney “Pages of an Open Book” features paintings and drawings inspired by meditation, the environment and the positive spirit of energy and life. Continues thru Dec. 10.
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Trinity Church
Broadway at Wall Street

Reimagining Sacred Sound 9/11 and the Trinity Church Organ. Although the ashes of 9/11 brought the sound of the Trinity Church pipe organ to a sudden stop, the Church soon began a new chapter in the history of church organs. Exhibit allows visitors to experience organ music of the computer age while surrounded by the fascinating history of organs at Trinity Church. Thru Jan. 4.
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The Lower East side Film Festival A showcase of independent work from all over the world. Wed. - Sat., Nov. 15-18. Visit www.lowereastsidefilmfestival.org for more information. $10.
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Motyl Chamber Ensemble Some of NY’s most dynamic young artists present music written by composers who were victims of the Holocaust. Sun., Nov. 19 at 3pm. Free.
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DEKK
134 Reade Street • 212-941-9401

Weekly Performance The Laura Dreyer Trio plays Brazilian music, including original bossa novas and sambas and traditional songs from the Brazilian repertoire. Every Saturday from 1-4pm. No Cover. Reservations recommended.

live jazz The Vinson Valega/Lee Metcalf Trio plays jazz standards from the Great American Songbook of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Duke Ellington and more. Every Sunday evening from 7-10pm. No Cover. Reservations recommended.
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Trinity Church
Broadway at Wall St. • 212-602-0800 • www.trinitywallstreet.org
Concerts at One The group Invert plays works by George, Berson and Umebayaski. Thurs., Nov. 30 at 1pm. $2 suggested donation.
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VinoVino
211 West Broadway, bet Franklin and White • 212-925-8510

Live Music Hear the music of Gary Wang on bass and Lee Metcalf on guitar. Every Thursday from 7:30-10:30pm.
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New Sounds Live Series continues on Fri., Nov. 10 at 7pm with “John the Revelator,” based on the “Book of Revelation” in the Bible. It is a mass for the 21st century. Free.

Post-Production A world premiere by Daniel Figgis. His first major performance in the United States. Wed., Nov. 15 at 7pm. Winter Garden. www.danielfiggis.com. Free.
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Talks &
Readings

Rediscovering a Faith An adult educational program offered by Rabbi David Gaffney with topics including Jewish History, Jewish Philosophy, Jewish Text & Literature and History of the Synagogue. Learners and seekers of all backgrounds are welcome. Monday evenings from 7:15-9pm. Continues thru May 21. $150 for non-members. Call to register.
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Location One
26 Greene St., bet Grand & Canal Sts. • 212-334-3347

Artbots View works by eight New York artists as part of the science + art festival 2006. Continues Thurs. - Sun. thru Nov. 12 from noon  6pm.
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The Fleet for the 21st Century Photographer Thad Koza will present a lecture and slide show with dramatic photos and stories about Tall Ships, including images from Operation Sail 2000, which brought the world’s greatest Tall Ships to New York Harbor. Thurs., Nov. 16 from 6-9pm. Hosted by the New York Sailing Club. A social with wine, soda and light food will take place from 6-7pm. $10 donation requested.
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The Night Kitchen Radio Theater Hear an original hour long radio play loosely based on classic literature and adapted with contemporary interpretation. Takes place every other Sunday thru June. UPCOMING Sun., Nov. 19 at 7pm: Richard Abrons’ “Three Travelers.” www.henrystreet7.com.

Cavalcade of Youth Features amateur to world-class jugglers, tap dancers, contortionists, unicyclists and acrobats all under the age of 21. See the stars of the future today. Sat. & Sun., Nov. 11 & 12 at 3pm. $15, $10 students. 877-BINDLES.

Tribute to Poet Mentors The theatre ensemble Universes honors the poets and playwrights who set them in motion with a gala benefit performance. Thurs., Nov. 16 at 7:30pm. $50.
Blue Sweat & The Last Word A portrait of artists and the vibrant culture, traditions and personal experiences they bring to their work. Fri., Nov. 17 at 7:30pm. $20.

Slanguage A portrait of the sights and sounds of NYC with storytelling, poetry, rap, gospel, jazz, blues and more. Sat., Nov. 18 at 7:30pm. $20.

Kingdom of Not Anita Humm, a wary outsider, finds herself the guardian of a wise baby boy after her sister shoots herself. Continues thru Nov. 18; Tues. - Sat. at 7pm and Sat. at 2pm.

Twigs It’s the day before Thanksgiving back in the time of disco and orange appliances. Three sisters and their mother are making their holiday preparations. Through their rituals, the audience gets a peek into how the lives of the women have been shaped by their varying surroundings. Nov. 13-20 at 8pm. $25, $10 students.
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Two September Set in Vietnam post World War II when Ho Chi Minh had visions of a free country. A young, female American writer who believes in truth and justice is black listed. Nov. 19 - Dec. 16.
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Wall Street Walking Tour A free 90-minute guided walking tour weaving together the history, events architecture and people of Downtown. Thursdays and Saturdays at noon. Meet at the steps of the National Museum of the American Indian, One Bowling Green. 212-606-4064.
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